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N41 HSD

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,235 mi
Last recorded149,235 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 HSD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 149,235 miles

1 led lamp in rear boot stop lamp failed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both passenger abd drivers seat backs locked in upright position and not releasing on catch

centre exhaust box poor condition

fuel cap of temporary type but screw type sealable, washer getting to end of life

near side front tyre outer wall damaged but not obviously to structure of tyre

rear exhaust box mis-aligned and fouling inner arch guard

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 2 Feb 2012 149,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 led lamp in rear boot stop lamp failed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both passenger abd drivers seat backs locked in upright position and not releasing on catch

centre exhaust box poor condition

fuel cap of temporary type but screw type sealable, washer getting to end of life

near side front tyre outer wall damaged but not obviously to structure of tyre

rear exhaust box mis-aligned and fouling inner arch guard

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 26 Jan 2011 145,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 141,831 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air con pipe leaking

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 141,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air con pipe leaking

fuel tank straps corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2007 136,741 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 136,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side and near side front seats not tilting

Pass 20 Mar 2006 129,638 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 129,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2006 129,480 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2005 122,356 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N41 HSD is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N41 HSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N41 HSD registered?

N41 HSD is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N41 HSD safe to buy?

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